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China has become a superpower, exerting significant influence globally. This accessible text integrates thematic and regional coverage to provide a panoramic view of China--its physical geography; population, including ethnic diversity; urban development; agriculture and land use; transportation networks; dynamic economic processes; and environmental challenges. Cultural and political geography topics are woven throughout the chapters. The text also offers in-depth assessments of selected regions, capturing the complexity of this vast and populous country. It is richly illustrated with 140 maps, tables, and photographs--including 8 pages in full color--which are available as PowerPoint slides at the companion website.
Pedagogical Features
*Chapter-opening learning objectives
*Chapter-opening key concepts and terms
*Extensive footnotes pointing students to relevant online resources.
*Engaging topic boxes in every chapter.
China has become a superpower, exerting significant influence globally. This accessible text integrates thematic and regional coverage to provide a panoramic view of China--its physical geography; population, including ethnic diversity; urban development; agriculture and land use; transportation networks; dynamic economic processes; and environmental challenges. Cultural and political geography topics are woven throughout the chapters. The text also offers in-depth assessments of selected regions, capturing the complexity of this vast and populous country. It is richly illustrated with 140 maps, tables, and photographs--including 8 pages in full color--which are available as PowerPoint slides at the companion website.
Pedagogical Features
*Chapter-opening learning objectives
*Chapter-opening key concepts and terms
*Extensive footnotes pointing students to relevant online resources.
*Engaging topic boxes in every chapter.
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